Ha ! Yessir that's for Paul's Porsche that he's supposed to start once he's finished my truck

We are getting there .... The complete fuel system is now installed to run the dual tanks


https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7913/...c4547003_h.jpgIMG_0991 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7914/...6962beed_h.jpgIMG_1006 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7811/...1ae7b8a5_h.jpgIMG_0994 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7837/...9b402a08_h.jpgIMG_0993 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7866/...67342a9d_h.jpgIMG_1002 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

Ok no more dissecting your pics lol , see you next w.e , keep up the amazing work. Is your cell number still the same?

Beautiful seats.
When I bought my Land cruiser the only brake that worked was the right rear. lol

seats installed
 

Ryan, yes same cell number

Wayne, thanks ... Lmao

Seats Installed

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7921/...43f7bd0e_h.jpgIMG_1018 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7809/...171014aa_h.jpgIMG_1012 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7903/...da775071_h.jpgIMG_1020 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

Coming together Nice!

Tweaked the OE trans cover, no clearance issues
And again new Dakota Digital HDX gauge pack with cover from ICON


https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7869/...c465467c_h.jpgIMG_1035 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7801/...2997b909_h.jpgIMG_1036 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7835/...f84da11a_h.jpgIMG_1038 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7805/...a85e6413_h.jpgIMG_1120 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7828/...644b00dc_h.jpgIMG_1127 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7889/...6aedd03b_h.jpgIMG_1123 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7831/...60fcec77_h.jpgIMG_1121 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

This is so bad ass

Is this not finished yet? 😁

That cooler eats up some room, Good thing that diesel is shorter than the six. It looks nice in there.

Lance ... LMAO !
Actually have 5 days to finish it for the BIG show


Wayne, surprisingly there is more **** and less room with this 4 banger R2.8 than the 6.oL LS in the grey one

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7916/...606ec747_h.jpg57325239222__AA756F05-7E4A-4831-97AF-D577747AC5B0 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7835/...892f6e8d_h.jpgIMG_1136 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7838/...d260e69d_h.jpgIMG_1137 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

You guys are moving along you should make it in five days, I’m rooting for you.

Thanks Wayne, well she won't be running but she will look perfect for the show

Steve

Hey steve , got talking to Mark Bovey aka targa truck , hes coming too , told him to track you down

update
 

Thanks Ryan ... I will see you guys there

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7857/...e11671be_h.jpgIMG_1167 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7814/...5d7d751a_h.jpgIMG_1168 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7905/...bcd5570e_h.jpgIMG_1163 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

Absolutely amazing! Great job again!
:cheers:

Very nice,you guys are moving.

All hands on deck!! Is it done yet?!?! :D

Personally, I like the looks of this one better than the grey one. I think it's the wheels...

Great job guys...

D day
 

UPDATE ....

First off thanks to everyone for the great feedback on both of these FJ40's

My guy was up until 4:00 am trying to wrap up a few items but it's in show form at least

Lance, this is exactly why I wanted to build 2 of these and display 2 totally different builds of the same vehicle ... lets see what the 'people' decide on

I can't wait to get these side by side today !!

Stay tuned, I will start a new thread after the weekend with reviews and comments from the show

Sincerely
Steve

Looks great Steve.

I'm with Lance. I like the stance/look of this over the grey one. Maybe because the grey one is lifted too much? Does this one have any lifts in it?

Tu

Glad to hear you got it where it needs to be for the show. I'll be watching for pictures from the show. NICE!

All set up ....

Here is the 1st pic ... and the only one of my ugly mug you'll ever see !!
TU ... Grey has a 4" lift, and the blue 2"


https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7847/...fc3bc00e_h.jpgIMG_1252 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

It's like trying to choose between your two children, I love them both.

Actually could not have said it any better myself Wayne ... spot on buddy LOL

Steve

Yep, I rescind my earlier comment...seeing them side by side makes me like them both more... :D

:king:

:trophy-1302:

SO AWESOME!

I'm back ....
 

Hi guys ... well after some hiatus I am back and somewhat on track. Went through a separation and had to take some time off the trucks but now I am in a very good place and could not be happier !!!

So, just to recap, we actually took 1st and 2nd place at the show for best 4X4's !!
(above)

Both trucks have been stored since the show until a couple of months ago and now its time to finally finish the 66' which leads me to say that we 'may' have our 1st start of this Cummins R2.8 today !!

I will report back shortly, and just wanted to say its good to be back ...

Pic
 

https://live.staticflickr.com/7903/4...f93dba5e_k.jpgIMG_1231 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

Interior
 

https://live.staticflickr.com/7840/4...7c79d6ad_k.jpgIMG_1283 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

Welcome back. I'm sorry to hear of the separation but glad to hear you're doing well. Good luck getting the Cummins going. Let me know how you like the engine. I used to work for Cummins. I now work for Deutz.

Glad you're back Steve , sorry to hear about your personal life but , guess that's how life goes sometimes . If you need a beer drinking assistant let me know I'm up for a drive lol .

Thank you
 

Thanks guys ... Ryan hope you are doing well my friend

Trust me guys, this was my decision, life was not heading in the right direction for me so I had to make a significant change and now I could NOT be better !!

Now I have one of these back in my life !!!


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...1b8899a9_k.jpgIMG_6569 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

That NineT is sweet!
Riding has always been great for helping me clear my thoughts and quiet all the unwanted noise. I have to focus on the riding, doesn't allow for outside junk.
Glad to hear you have taken a step toward a more positive future!


Jeff-

1st Start !!!
 

Well gents ... after getting this engine about 3 years ago we have ... POWA !!

'click the pic for the video link'

https://live.staticflickr.com/31337/...18158552_k.jpgIMG_6887 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

That fit worked out so great! The room to run that badass radiator and that big intercooler! So awesome!

so the little 4 R2.8 may not look like much but this little turbo diesel is expected to put out almost 500 foot Lbs of torque

Looking PURDY now !!!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...940c6305_k.jpgIMG_6912 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

Interior
 

The setup on this one came out WAY better than expected, seating comfort, position, foot pedals, gas pedal and shifter position ... all perfect with no adjusting necessary

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...eb941e66_k.jpgIMG_6990 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...f447deb5_k.jpgIMG_6992 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...71c45085_k.jpgIMG_7001 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

Love those seats , what happened to the grey one ? Still have it or sell it

Grey one ...
 

Thanks Ryan ... The grey one will be going up for sale in August

Cheers
Steve

that truck look so nice. love it
what brand are those seats?